Epidemiologic aspects of an emerging focus of visceral leishmaniasis in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Background: Over the last 15 years, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) has emerged as a public health concern in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.

Methodology/principal Findings: Seroepidemiological surveys were conducted to determine the prevalence and incidence of infection in children and dogs within the main focus of VL, and to identify risk factors associated with human infection. Of 4,250 children investigated, 7.